Matt Schaub

New England Patriots 2013: 12-4, first. Last in playoffs: 2013. They're going all the way: TE Rob Gronkowski is (almost) back — he's still favoring his recovering right knee and is said to be 50-50 for the opener against the Dolphins. Regardless, Tom Brady finds a way to win no matter who's in his supporting cast. The Patriots addressed their defensive shortcomings with some impressive additions, among them CBs Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner. They're doomed: The Patriots have an aging defensive front, notably with Vince Wilfork coming off surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. Their first-round pick, DT Dominique Easley, suffered ACL tears to both knees...

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